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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.93, 975.03 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.93, 975.03 and 239.05 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.93 : 975.03 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.93/975.03 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.93x = 975.03 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.93x = 233,080.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,080.92/649.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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