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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.29, 979.94 and 258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.29, 979.94 and 258.01 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.29 : 979.94 = 258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.29/979.94 = 258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.29x = 979.94 × 258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.29x = 252,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,834.32/653.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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