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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 976.50 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 976.50 and 240.32 is: 360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 976.50 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/976.50 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 976.50 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 234,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,672.48/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.15

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