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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 976.55 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 976.55 and 240.27 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 976.55 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/976.55 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 976.55 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 234,634.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,634.47/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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