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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.14, 975.45 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.14, 975.45 and 239.55 is: 359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.14 : 975.45 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.14/975.45 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.14x = 975.45 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.14x = 233,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,669.05/650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.41

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