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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.29, 977.90 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.29, 977.90 and 241.35 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.29 : 977.90 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.29/977.90 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.29x = 977.90 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.29x = 236,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,014.96/652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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