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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.70, 902.13 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.70, 902.13 and 373.91 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.70 : 902.13 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.70/902.13 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.70x = 902.13 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.70x = 337,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,316.75/653.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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