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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653, 901.30 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653, 901.30 and 377.16 is: 520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653 : 901.30 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653/901.30 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653x = 901.30 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653x = 339,934.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,934.31/653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.57

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