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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.72, 973.08 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.72, 973.08 and 237.86 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.72 : 973.08 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.72/973.08 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.72x = 973.08 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.72x = 231,455.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,455.59/648.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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