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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 976.45 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 976.45 and 240.10 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 976.45 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/976.45 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 976.45 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 234,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,446.72/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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