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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.63, 901.90 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.63, 901.90 and 373.87 is: 515.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.63 : 901.90 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.63/901.90 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.63x = 901.90 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.63x = 337,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,194.95/653.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.88

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