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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 976.20 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 976.20 and 240.02 is: 359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 976.20 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/976.20 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 976.20 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 234,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,307.52/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.90

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