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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.62, 902.13 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.62, 902.13 and 373.84 is: 515.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.62 : 902.13 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.62/902.13 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.62x = 902.13 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.62x = 337,252.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,252.28/653.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.98

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