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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.63, 902.09 and 373.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.63, 902.09 and 373.89 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.63 : 902.09 = 373.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.63/902.09 = 373.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.63x = 902.09 × 373.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.63x = 337,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,283.36/653.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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