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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.86, 979.73 and 242.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.86, 979.73 and 242.33 is: 363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.86 : 979.73 = 242.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.86/979.73 = 242.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.86x = 979.73 × 242.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.86x = 237,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,412.77/652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.65

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