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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.01, 974.86 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.01, 974.86 and 239.18 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.01 : 974.86 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.01/974.86 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.01x = 974.86 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.01x = 233,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,167.01/650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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