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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.82, 976.32 and 240.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.82, 976.32 and 240.53 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.82 : 976.32 = 240.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.82/976.32 = 240.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.82x = 976.32 × 240.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.82x = 234,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,834.25/650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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