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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.50, 978.89 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.50, 978.89 and 242.24 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.50 : 978.89 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.50/978.89 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.50x = 978.89 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.50x = 237,120.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,120.21/652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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