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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.71, 902.13 and 373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.71, 902.13 and 373.93 is: 516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.71 : 902.13 = 373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.71/902.13 = 373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.71x = 902.13 × 373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.71x = 337,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,333.47/653.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.03

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