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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.96, 980.76 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.96, 980.76 and 361.28 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.96 : 980.76 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.96/980.76 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.96x = 980.76 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.96x = 354,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,328.97/653.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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