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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.81, 978.98 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.81, 978.98 and 241.86 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.81 : 978.98 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.81/978.98 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.81x = 978.98 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.81x = 236,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,776.10/652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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