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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.17, 974.67 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.17, 974.67 and 239.21 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.17 : 974.67 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.17/974.67 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.17x = 974.67 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.17x = 233,144.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,144.74/650.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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