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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.42, 978.37 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.42, 978.37 and 235.83 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.42 : 978.37 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.42/978.37 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.42x = 978.37 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.42x = 230,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,729.00/652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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