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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.71, 976.88 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.71, 976.88 and 240.58 is: 360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.71 : 976.88 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.71/976.88 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.71x = 976.88 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.71x = 235,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,018.26/651.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.62

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