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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.81, 902.27 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.81, 902.27 and 359.10 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.81 : 902.27 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.81/902.27 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.81x = 902.27 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.81x = 324,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,006.05/653.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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