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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.30, 978.38 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.30, 978.38 and 241.43 is: 362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.30 : 978.38 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.30/978.38 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.30x = 978.38 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.30x = 236,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,210.59/652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.12

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