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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 975.24 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 975.24 and 239.58 is: 359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 975.24 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/975.24 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 975.24 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 233,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,648.00/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.24

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