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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.08, 977.09 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.08, 977.09 and 240.48 is: 360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.08 : 977.09 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.08/977.09 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.08x = 977.09 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.08x = 234,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,970.60/651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.89

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