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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.26, 901.50 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.26, 901.50 and 358.52 is: 494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.26 : 901.50 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.26/901.50 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.26x = 901.50 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.26x = 323,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,205.78/653.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.76

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