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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.65, 977.54 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.65, 977.54 and 240.69 is: 361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.65 : 977.54 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.65/977.54 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.65x = 977.54 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.65x = 235,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,282.90/651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.06

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