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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.93, 976.37 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.93, 976.37 and 240.04 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.93 : 976.37 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.93/976.37 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.93x = 976.37 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.93x = 234,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,366.65/650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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