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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.13, 978.29 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.13, 978.29 and 241.84 is: 362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.13 : 978.29 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.13/978.29 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.13x = 978.29 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.13x = 236,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,586.43/652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.79

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