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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.62, 972.78 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.62, 972.78 and 237.53 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.62 : 972.78 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.62/972.78 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.62x = 972.78 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.62x = 231,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,065.97/648.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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