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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.97, 979.74 and 242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.97, 979.74 and 242.02 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.97 : 979.74 = 242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.97/979.74 = 242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.97x = 979.74 × 242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.97x = 237,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,110.57/652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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