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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.42, 978.04 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.42, 978.04 and 241.26 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.42 : 978.04 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.42/978.04 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.42x = 978.04 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.42x = 235,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,961.93/652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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