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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.07, 974.43 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.07, 974.43 and 238.68 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.07 : 974.43 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.07/974.43 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.07x = 974.43 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.07x = 232,576.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,576.95/650.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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