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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.61, 901.95 and 358.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.61, 901.95 and 358.89 is: 495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.61 : 901.95 = 358.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.61/901.95 = 358.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.61x = 901.95 × 358.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.61x = 323,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,700.84/653.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.25

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