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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.54, 901.92 and 373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.54, 901.92 and 373.70 is: 515.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.54 : 901.92 = 373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.54/901.92 = 373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.54x = 901.92 × 373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.54x = 337,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,042.99/653.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.72

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