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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 979.73 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 979.73 and 242.28 is: 363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 979.73 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/979.73 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 979.73 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 237,367.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,367.77/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.53

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