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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.27, 976.92 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.27, 976.92 and 240.52 is: 360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.27 : 976.92 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.27/976.92 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.27x = 976.92 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.27x = 234,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,968.80/651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.79

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