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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.74, 972.34 and 237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.74, 972.34 and 237.61 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.74 : 972.34 = 237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.74/972.34 = 237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.74x = 972.34 × 237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.74x = 231,037.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,037.71/648.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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