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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 977.06 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 977.06 and 240.77 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 977.06 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/977.06 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 977.06 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 235,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,241.85/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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