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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 977.06 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 977.06 and 240.55 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 977.06 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/977.06 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 977.06 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 235,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,026.90/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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