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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.00, 976.01 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.00, 976.01 and 240.06 is: 359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.00 : 976.01 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.00/976.01 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.00x = 976.01 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.00x = 234,295.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,295.86/651.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.90

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