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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.81, 975.98 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.81, 975.98 and 239.86 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.81 : 975.98 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.81/975.98 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.81x = 975.98 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.81x = 234,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,098.56/650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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