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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.13, 901.27 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.13, 901.27 and 373.39 is: 515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.13 : 901.27 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.13/901.27 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.13x = 901.27 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.13x = 336,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,525.21/653.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.25

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