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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.30, 975.88 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.30, 975.88 and 239.76 is: 359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.30 : 975.88 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.30/975.88 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.30x = 975.88 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.30x = 233,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,977.29/650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.80

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