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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 978.18 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 978.18 and 241.38 is: 361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 978.18 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/978.18 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 978.18 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 236,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,113.09/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.96

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