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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.31, 901.58 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.31, 901.58 and 358.56 is: 494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.31 : 901.58 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.31/901.58 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.31x = 901.58 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.31x = 323,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,268.73/653.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.82

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