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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 976.10 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 976.10 and 239.81 is: 359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 976.10 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/976.10 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 976.10 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 234,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,072.46/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.77

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