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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.73, 977.45 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.73, 977.45 and 240.88 is: 361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.73 : 977.45 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.73/977.45 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.73x = 977.45 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.73x = 235,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,443.27/651.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.26

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