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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.18, 978.16 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.18, 978.16 and 241.10 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.18 : 978.16 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.18/978.16 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.18x = 978.16 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.18x = 235,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,834.38/652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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