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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.22, 901.44 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.22, 901.44 and 369.63 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.22 : 901.44 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.22/901.44 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.22x = 901.44 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.22x = 333,199.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,199.27/653.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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