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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.15, 901.28 and 373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.15, 901.28 and 373.45 is: 515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.15 : 901.28 = 373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.15/901.28 = 373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.15x = 901.28 × 373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.15x = 336,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,583.02/653.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.32

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