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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.10, 976.06 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.10, 976.06 and 240.13 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.10 : 976.06 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.10/976.06 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.10x = 976.06 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.10x = 234,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,382.13/651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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