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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 976.25 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 976.25 and 240.08 is: 359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 976.25 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/976.25 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 976.25 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 234,381.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,381.14/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.91

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