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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.81, 977.48 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.81, 977.48 and 240.86 is: 361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.81 : 977.48 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.81/977.48 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.81x = 977.48 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.81x = 235,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,435.83/651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.20

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