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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.22, 976.83 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.22, 976.83 and 240.13 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.22 : 976.83 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.22/976.83 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.22x = 976.83 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.22x = 234,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,566.19/651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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