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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.37, 978.26 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.37, 978.26 and 241.38 is: 361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.37 : 978.26 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.37/978.26 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.37x = 978.26 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.37x = 236,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,131.19/652.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.96

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