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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.15, 977.92 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.15, 977.92 and 241.27 is: 361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.15 : 977.92 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.15/977.92 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.15x = 977.92 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.15x = 235,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,942.76/652.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.79

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