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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.28, 977.02 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.28, 977.02 and 240.40 is: 360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.28 : 977.02 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.28/977.02 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.28x = 977.02 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.28x = 234,875.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,875.61/651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.64

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