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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.26, 976.80 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.26, 976.80 and 240.40 is: 360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.26 : 976.80 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.26/976.80 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.26x = 976.80 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.26x = 234,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,820.28/651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.56

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