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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.59, 976.27 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.59, 976.27 and 240.01 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.59 : 976.27 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.59/976.27 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.59x = 976.27 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.59x = 234,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,313.36/650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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