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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.95, 977.33 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.95, 977.33 and 240.78 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.95 : 977.33 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.95/977.33 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.95x = 977.33 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.95x = 235,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,325.78/651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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