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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 975.66 and 239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 975.66 and 239.60 is: 359.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 975.66 = 239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/975.66 = 239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 975.66 × 239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 233,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,769.38/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.55

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