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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.59, 974.39 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.59, 974.39 and 239.19 is: 358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.59 : 974.39 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.59/974.39 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.59x = 974.39 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.59x = 233,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,064.34/649.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.79

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