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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.12, 977.56 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.12, 977.56 and 241.14 is: 361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.12 : 977.56 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.12/977.56 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.12x = 977.56 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.12x = 235,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,728.82/652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.48

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