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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.11, 975.27 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.11, 975.27 and 239.44 is: 359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.11 : 975.27 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.11/975.27 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.11x = 975.27 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.11x = 233,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,518.65/650.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.20

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