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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 979.76 and 257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 979.76 and 257.82 is: 386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 979.76 = 257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/979.76 = 257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 979.76 × 257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 252,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,600.43/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.74

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