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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.50, 901.86 and 358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.50, 901.86 and 358.78 is: 495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.50 : 901.86 = 358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.50/901.86 = 358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.50x = 901.86 × 358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.50x = 323,569.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,569.33/653.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.13

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