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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 976.02 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 976.02 and 240.10 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 976.02 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/976.02 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 976.02 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 234,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,342.40/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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