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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.63, 975.99 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.63, 975.99 and 239.88 is: 359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.63 : 975.99 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.63/975.99 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.63x = 975.99 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.63x = 234,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,120.48/650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.84

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