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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.11, 976.77 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.11, 976.77 and 240.44 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.11 : 976.77 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.11/976.77 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.11x = 976.77 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.11x = 234,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,854.58/651.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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