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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.99, 976.62 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.99, 976.62 and 240.17 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.99 : 976.62 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.99/976.62 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.99x = 976.62 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.99x = 234,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,549.94/650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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