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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.20, 978.99 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.20, 978.99 and 360.45 is: 540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.20 : 978.99 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.20/978.99 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.20x = 978.99 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.20x = 352,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,875.59/653.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.23

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