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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.55, 977.85 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.55, 977.85 and 241.56 is: 361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.55 : 977.85 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.55/977.85 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.55x = 977.85 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.55x = 236,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,209.45/652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.98

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