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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 976.56 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 976.56 and 240.12 is: 360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 976.56 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/976.56 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 976.56 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 234,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,491.59/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.36

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