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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 976.20 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 976.20 and 240.24 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 976.20 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/976.20 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 976.20 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 234,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,522.29/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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