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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.01, 976.36 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.01, 976.36 and 240.18 is: 360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.01 : 976.36 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.01/976.36 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.01x = 976.36 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.01x = 234,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,502.14/651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.21

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