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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.63, 976.02 and 239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.63, 976.02 and 239.69 is: 359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.63 : 976.02 = 239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.63/976.02 = 239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.63x = 976.02 × 239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.63x = 233,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,943.78/650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.56

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