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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 977.31 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 977.31 and 235.11 is: 352.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 977.31 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/977.31 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 977.31 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 229,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,775.35/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.57

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