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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 976.06 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 976.06 and 240.14 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 976.06 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/976.06 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 976.06 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 234,391.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,391.05/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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