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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.50, 975.60 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.50, 975.60 and 239.68 is: 359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 975.60 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/975.60 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 975.60 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 233,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,831.81/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.46

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