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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.03, 974.63 and 239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.03, 974.63 and 239.15 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.03 : 974.63 = 239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.03/974.63 = 239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.03x = 974.63 × 239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.03x = 233,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,085.80/650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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