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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 901.32 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 901.32 and 373.32 is: 515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 901.32 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/901.32 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 901.32 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 336,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,480.78/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.16

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