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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 978.01 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 978.01 and 235.71 is: 353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 978.01 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/978.01 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 978.01 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 230,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,526.15/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.39

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