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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 977.01 and 240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 977.01 and 240.51 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 977.01 = 240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/977.01 = 240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 977.01 × 240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 234,980.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,980.68/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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