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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 974.60 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 974.60 and 239.17 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 974.60 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/974.60 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 974.60 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 233,095.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,095.08/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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