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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.30, 979.68 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.30, 979.68 and 236.72 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.30 : 979.68 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.30/979.68 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.30x = 979.68 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.30x = 231,904.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,904.95/653.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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