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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.71, 975.06 and 239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.71, 975.06 and 239.11 is: 358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.71 : 975.06 = 239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.71/975.06 = 239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.71x = 975.06 × 239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.71x = 233,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,146.60/649.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.85

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