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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.22, 976.83 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.22, 976.83 and 240.37 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.22 : 976.83 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.22/976.83 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.22x = 976.83 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.22x = 234,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,795.74/651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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