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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.62, 977.40 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.62, 977.40 and 240.73 is: 361.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.62 : 977.40 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.62/977.40 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.62x = 977.40 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.62x = 235,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,283.41/651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.07

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