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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.79, 978.98 and 241.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.79, 978.98 and 241.81 is: 362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.79 : 978.98 = 241.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.79/978.98 = 241.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.79x = 978.98 × 241.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.79x = 236,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,723.50/652.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.63

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