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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.46, 979.33 and 361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.46, 979.33 and 361.03 is: 541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.46 : 979.33 = 361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.46/979.33 = 361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.46x = 979.33 × 361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.46x = 353,567.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,567.51/653.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.07

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