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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.93, 976.30 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.93, 976.30 and 239.96 is: 359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.93 : 976.30 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.93/976.30 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.93x = 976.30 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.93x = 234,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,266.87/650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.90

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