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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.89, 975.08 and 239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.89, 975.08 and 239.30 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.89 : 975.08 = 239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.89/975.08 = 239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.89x = 975.08 × 239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.89x = 233,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,330.57/649.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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