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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 977.07 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 977.07 and 240.46 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 977.07 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/977.07 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 977.07 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 234,947.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,947.14/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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