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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.13, 977.60 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.13, 977.60 and 241.17 is: 361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.13 : 977.60 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.13/977.60 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.13x = 977.60 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.13x = 235,767.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,767.79/652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.53

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