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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.58, 975.19 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.58, 975.19 and 239.46 is: 358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.58 : 975.19 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.58/975.19 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.58x = 975.19 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.58x = 233,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,515.19/650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.93

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