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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 975.49 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 975.49 and 239.31 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 975.49 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/975.49 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 975.49 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 233,444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,444.51/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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