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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.33, 979.68 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.33, 979.68 and 379.50 is: 569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.33 : 979.68 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.33/979.68 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.33x = 979.68 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.33x = 371,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,786.31/653.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.06

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