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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.75, 976.28 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.75, 976.28 and 240.08 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.75 : 976.28 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.75/976.28 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.75x = 976.28 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.75x = 234,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,379.22/650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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