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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.30, 977.45 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.30, 977.45 and 240.83 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.30 : 977.45 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.30/977.45 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.30x = 977.45 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.30x = 235,393.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,393.19/651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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