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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.75, 975.24 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.75, 975.24 and 239.49 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.75 : 975.24 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.75/975.24 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.75x = 975.24 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.75x = 233,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,560.23/650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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