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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.26, 901.41 and 373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.26, 901.41 and 373.45 is: 515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.26 : 901.41 = 373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.26/901.41 = 373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.26x = 901.41 × 373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.26x = 336,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,631.56/653.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.31

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