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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.03, 901.25 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.03, 901.25 and 373.29 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.03 : 901.25 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.03/901.25 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.03x = 901.25 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.03x = 336,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,425.62/653.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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