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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.71, 902.14 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.71, 902.14 and 373.84 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.71 : 902.14 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.71/902.14 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.71x = 902.14 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.71x = 337,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,255.36/653.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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