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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.39, 975.55 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.39, 975.55 and 239.50 is: 359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.39 : 975.55 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.39/975.55 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.39x = 975.55 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.39x = 233,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,642.09/650.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.23

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