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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.65, 975.96 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.65, 975.96 and 239.61 is: 359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.65 : 975.96 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.65/975.96 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.65x = 975.96 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.65x = 233,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,849.78/650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.41

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