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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.34, 978.49 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.34, 978.49 and 241.31 is: 361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.34 : 978.49 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.34/978.49 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.34x = 978.49 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.34x = 236,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,119.42/652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.96

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