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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.51, 975.60 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.51, 975.60 and 239.66 is: 359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.51 : 975.60 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.51/975.60 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.51x = 975.60 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.51x = 233,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,807.42/650.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.42

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