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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 979.14 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 979.14 and 241.76 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 979.14 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/979.14 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 979.14 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 236,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,716.89/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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