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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.40, 978.84 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.40, 978.84 and 241.80 is: 362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.40 : 978.84 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.40/978.84 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.40x = 978.84 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.40x = 236,683.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,683.51/652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.79

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