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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 974.25 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 974.25 and 238.74 is: 357.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 974.25 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/974.25 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 974.25 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 232,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,592.45/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.81

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