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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.10, 977.49 and 241.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.10, 977.49 and 241.00 is: 361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.10 : 977.49 = 241.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.10/977.49 = 241.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.10x = 977.49 × 241.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.10x = 235,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,572.65/652.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.26

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