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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 978.33 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 978.33 and 235.63 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 978.33 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/978.33 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 978.33 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 230,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,523.90/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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