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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.07, 975.20 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.07, 975.20 and 239.13 is: 358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.07 : 975.20 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.07/975.20 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.07x = 975.20 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.07x = 233,198.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,198.38/650.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.73

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