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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.23, 978.04 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.23, 978.04 and 241.09 is: 361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.23 : 978.04 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.23/978.04 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.23x = 978.04 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.23x = 235,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,793.52/652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.52

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