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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.25, 978.38 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.25, 978.38 and 241.17 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.25 : 978.38 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.25/978.38 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.25x = 978.38 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.25x = 235,955.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,955.90/652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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