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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 977.50 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 977.50 and 241.11 is: 361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 977.50 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/977.50 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 977.50 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 235,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,685.33/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.43

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