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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.27, 977.72 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.27, 977.72 and 241.14 is: 361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.27 : 977.72 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.27/977.72 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.27x = 977.72 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.27x = 235,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,771.22/652.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.46

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