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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.42, 975.04 and 239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.42, 975.04 and 239.26 is: 358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.42 : 975.04 = 239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.42/975.04 = 239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.42x = 975.04 × 239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.42x = 233,288.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,288.07/650.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.67

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