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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.59, 901.97 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.59, 901.97 and 358.88 is: 495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.59 : 901.97 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.59/901.97 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.59x = 901.97 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.59x = 323,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,694.04/653.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.25

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