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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 975.48 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 975.48 and 239.64 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 975.48 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/975.48 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 975.48 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 233,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,764.03/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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