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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.81, 971.79 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.81, 971.79 and 237.14 is: 355.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.81 : 971.79 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.81/971.79 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.81x = 971.79 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.81x = 230,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,445.42/647.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.73

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