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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 977.51 and 241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 977.51 and 241.06 is: 361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 977.51 = 241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/977.51 = 241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 977.51 × 241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 235,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,638.56/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.41

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