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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.53, 977.39 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.53, 977.39 and 241.24 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.53 : 977.39 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.53/977.39 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.53x = 977.39 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.53x = 235,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,779.47/651.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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