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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.58, 975.86 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.58, 975.86 and 239.56 is: 359.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.58 : 975.86 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.58/975.86 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.58x = 975.86 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.58x = 233,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,777.02/650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.34

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