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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 977.52 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 977.52 and 241.10 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 977.52 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/977.52 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 977.52 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 235,680.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,680.07/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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