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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.83, 976.95 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.83, 976.95 and 240.75 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.83 : 976.95 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.83/976.95 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.83x = 976.95 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.83x = 235,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,200.71/651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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