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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.66, 977.47 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.66, 977.47 and 240.64 is: 360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.66 : 977.47 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.66/977.47 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.66x = 977.47 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.66x = 235,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,215.34/651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.95

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