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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.06, 975.03 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.06, 975.03 and 239.18 is: 358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.06 : 975.03 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.06/975.03 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.06x = 975.03 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.06x = 233,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,202.80/650.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.74

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