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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 977.76 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 977.76 and 241.10 is: 361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 977.76 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/977.76 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 977.76 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 235,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,737.94/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.57

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