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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.02, 975.13 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.02, 975.13 and 239.07 is: 358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.02 : 975.13 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.02/975.13 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.02x = 975.13 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.02x = 233,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,124.33/650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.64

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