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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 978.18 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 978.18 and 241.62 is: 362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 978.18 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/978.18 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 978.18 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 236,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,347.85/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.19

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