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