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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 976.70 and 240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 976.70 and 240.38 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 976.70 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/976.70 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 976.70 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 234,774.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,774.86/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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