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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 975.82 and 239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 975.82 and 239.98 is: 359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 975.82 = 239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/975.82 = 239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 975.82 × 239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 234,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,174.24/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.76

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