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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.13, 901.50 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.13, 901.50 and 373.50 is: 515.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.13 : 901.50 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.13/901.50 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.13x = 901.50 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.13x = 336,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,710.25/653.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.53

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