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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.61, 981.09 and 380.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.61, 981.09 and 380.23 is: 570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.61 : 981.09 = 380.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.61/981.09 = 380.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.61x = 981.09 × 380.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.61x = 373,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,039.85/653.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.74

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