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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.70, 978.99 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.70, 978.99 and 241.64 is: 362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.70 : 978.99 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.70/978.99 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.70x = 978.99 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.70x = 236,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,563.14/652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.44

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