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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.71, 971.89 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.71, 971.89 and 237.12 is: 355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.71 : 971.89 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.71/971.89 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.71x = 971.89 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.71x = 230,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,454.56/647.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.80

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