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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.21, 977.69 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.21, 977.69 and 241.07 is: 361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.21 : 977.69 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.21/977.69 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.21x = 977.69 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.21x = 235,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,687.44/652.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.37

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