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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.59, 977.77 and 241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.59, 977.77 and 241.01 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.59 : 977.77 = 241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.59/977.77 = 241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.59x = 977.77 × 241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.59x = 235,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,652.35/651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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