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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.86, 978.51 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.86, 978.51 and 241.80 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.86 : 978.51 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.86/978.51 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.86x = 978.51 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.86x = 236,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,603.72/652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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