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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.64, 977.64 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.64, 977.64 and 240.76 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.64 : 977.64 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.64/977.64 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.64x = 977.64 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.64x = 235,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,376.61/651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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