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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.95, 977.99 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.95, 977.99 and 241.09 is: 361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.95 : 977.99 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.95/977.99 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.95x = 977.99 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.95x = 235,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,777.51/651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.65

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