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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.73, 976.20 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.73, 976.20 and 240.17 is: 360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.73 : 976.20 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.73/976.20 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.73x = 976.20 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.73x = 234,449.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,449.07/650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.29

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