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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.76, 902.21 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.76, 902.21 and 359.06 is: 495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.76 : 902.21 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.76/902.21 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.76x = 902.21 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.76x = 323,941.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,941.22/653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.50

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