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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.87, 977.21 and 240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.87, 977.21 and 240.91 is: 361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.87 : 977.21 = 240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.87/977.21 = 240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.87x = 977.21 × 240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.87x = 235,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,419.66/651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.15

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