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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.66, 902.10 and 373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.66, 902.10 and 373.90 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.66 : 902.10 = 373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.66/902.10 = 373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.66x = 902.10 × 373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.66x = 337,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,295.19/653.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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