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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.77, 973.30 and 237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.77, 973.30 and 237.91 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.77 : 973.30 = 237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.77/973.30 = 237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.77x = 973.30 × 237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.77x = 231,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,557.80/648.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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