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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.83, 980.37 and 264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.83, 980.37 and 264.01 is: 395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.83 : 980.37 = 264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.83/980.37 = 264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.83x = 980.37 × 264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.83x = 258,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,827.48/653.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.87

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