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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 975.06 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 975.06 and 239.16 is: 358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 975.06 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/975.06 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 975.06 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 233,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,195.35/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.69

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