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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.75, 976.74 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.75, 976.74 and 240.49 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.75 : 976.74 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.75/976.74 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.75x = 976.74 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.75x = 234,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,896.20/651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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