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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.80, 902.20 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.80, 902.20 and 374 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.80 : 902.20 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.80/902.20 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.80x = 902.20 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.80x = 337,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,422.80/653.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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