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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.52, 901.80 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.52, 901.80 and 358.80 is: 495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.52 : 901.80 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.52/901.80 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.52x = 901.80 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.52x = 323,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,565.84/653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.11

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