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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.28, 901.61 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.28, 901.61 and 373.47 is: 515.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.28 : 901.61 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.28/901.61 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.28x = 901.61 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.28x = 336,724.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,724.29/653.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.44

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