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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.50, 978.60 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.50, 978.60 and 241.68 is: 362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.50 : 978.60 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.50/978.60 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.50x = 978.60 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.50x = 236,508.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,508.05/652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.46

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