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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.50, 977.97 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.50, 977.97 and 241.36 is: 361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.50 : 977.97 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.50/977.97 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.50x = 977.97 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.50x = 236,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,042.84/652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.75

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