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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.88, 977.92 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.88, 977.92 and 235.38 is: 353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.88 : 977.92 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.88/977.92 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.88x = 977.92 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.88x = 230,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,182.81/651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.11

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