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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.52, 972.88 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.52, 972.88 and 237.57 is: 356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.52 : 972.88 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.52/972.88 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.52x = 972.88 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.52x = 231,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,122.24/648.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.38

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