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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.90, 977.85 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.90, 977.85 and 241.09 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.90 : 977.85 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.90/977.85 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.90x = 977.85 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.90x = 235,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,747.41/651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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