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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.76, 974.89 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.76, 974.89 and 239.18 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.76 : 974.89 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.76/974.89 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.76x = 974.89 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.76x = 233,174.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,174.19/649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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