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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.93, 976.50 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.93, 976.50 and 240.35 is: 360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.93 : 976.50 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.93/976.50 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.93x = 976.50 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.93x = 234,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,696.89/650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.56

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