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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.64, 901.96 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.64, 901.96 and 373.88 is: 515.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.64 : 901.96 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.64/901.96 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.64x = 901.96 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.64x = 337,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,224.80/653.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.92

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