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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.43, 979.14 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.43, 979.14 and 241.95 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.43 : 979.14 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.43/979.14 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.43x = 979.14 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.43x = 236,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,902.92/652.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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