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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 975.13 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 975.13 and 239.34 is: 358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 975.13 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/975.13 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 975.13 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 233,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,381.54/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.79

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