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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653, 901.14 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653, 901.14 and 377.16 is: 520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653 : 901.14 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653/901.14 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653x = 901.14 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653x = 339,873.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,873.96/653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.48

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