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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.36, 974.68 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.36, 974.68 and 239.12 is: 358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.36 : 974.68 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.36/974.68 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.36x = 974.68 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.36x = 233,063.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,063.67/650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.36

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