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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.52, 976.98 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.52, 976.98 and 240.64 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.52 : 976.98 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.52/976.98 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.52x = 976.98 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.52x = 235,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,100.47/651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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