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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.09, 901.31 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.09, 901.31 and 358.36 is: 494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.09 : 901.31 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.09/901.31 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.09x = 901.31 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.09x = 322,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,989.41/653.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.56

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