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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.01, 977.85 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.01, 977.85 and 241.19 is: 361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.01 : 977.85 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.01/977.85 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.01x = 977.85 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.01x = 235,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,847.64/652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.72

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