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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.15, 901.25 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.15, 901.25 and 373.34 is: 515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.15 : 901.25 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.15/901.25 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.15x = 901.25 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.15x = 336,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,472.68/653.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.15

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