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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.65, 979.01 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.65, 979.01 and 241.77 is: 362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.65 : 979.01 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.65/979.01 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.65x = 979.01 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.65x = 236,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,695.25/652.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.67

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