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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 975.30 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 975.30 and 239.58 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 975.30 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/975.30 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 975.30 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 233,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,662.37/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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