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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.81, 975.66 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.81, 975.66 and 239.74 is: 359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.81 : 975.66 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.81/975.66 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.81x = 975.66 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.81x = 233,904.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,904.73/650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.41

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