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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.66, 979.16 and 241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.66, 979.16 and 241.91 is: 362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.66 : 979.16 = 241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.66/979.16 = 241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.66x = 979.16 × 241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.66x = 236,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,867.39/652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.93

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