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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.40, 978.36 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.40, 978.36 and 241.40 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.40 : 978.36 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.40/978.36 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.40x = 978.36 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.40x = 236,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,176.10/652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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