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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.83, 975.95 and 239.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.83, 975.95 and 239.95 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.83 : 975.95 = 239.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.83/975.95 = 239.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.83x = 975.95 × 239.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.83x = 234,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,181.34/650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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