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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.09, 901.11 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.09, 901.11 and 373.23 is: 514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.09 : 901.11 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.09/901.11 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.09x = 901.11 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.09x = 336,321.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,321.29/653.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.97

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