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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.26, 978.36 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.26, 978.36 and 241.08 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.26 : 978.36 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.26/978.36 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.26x = 978.36 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.26x = 235,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,863.03/652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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