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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 976.94 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 976.94 and 240.28 is: 360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 976.94 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/976.94 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 976.94 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 234,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,739.14/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.49

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