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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.84, 978.57 and 241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.84, 978.57 and 241.72 is: 362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.84 : 978.57 = 241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.84/978.57 = 241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.84x = 978.57 × 241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.84x = 236,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,537.49/652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.32

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