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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.12, 901.28 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.12, 901.28 and 358.37 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.12 : 901.28 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.12/901.28 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.12x = 901.28 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.12x = 322,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,985.42/653.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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