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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.20, 901.46 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.20, 901.46 and 373.52 is: 515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.20 : 901.46 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.20/901.46 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.20x = 901.46 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.20x = 336,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,716.53/653.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.49

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