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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.43, 976.53 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.43, 976.53 and 240.45 is: 360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.43 : 976.53 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.43/976.53 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.43x = 976.53 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.43x = 234,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,811.20/651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.46

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