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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.14, 901.35 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.14, 901.35 and 358.41 is: 494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.14 : 901.35 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.14/901.35 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.14x = 901.35 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.14x = 323,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,051.06/653.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.62

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