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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.12, 974.57 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.12, 974.57 and 239.14 is: 358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.12 : 974.57 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.12/974.57 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.12x = 974.57 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.12x = 233,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,058.69/650.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.49

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