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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 975.32 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 975.32 and 239.23 is: 358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 975.32 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/975.32 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 975.32 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 233,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,325.80/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.79

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