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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.58, 972.60 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.58, 972.60 and 237.82 is: 356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.58 : 972.60 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.58/972.60 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.58x = 972.60 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.58x = 231,303.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,303.73/648.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.63

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