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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.86, 976.35 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.86, 976.35 and 239.90 is: 359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.86 : 976.35 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.86/976.35 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.86x = 976.35 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.86x = 234,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,226.37/650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.87

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