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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.03, 975.54 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.03, 975.54 and 239.42 is: 359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.03 : 975.54 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.03/975.54 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.03x = 975.54 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.03x = 233,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,558.91/650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.31

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