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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.02, 972.90 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.02, 972.90 and 237.84 is: 356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.02 : 972.90 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.02/972.90 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.02x = 972.90 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.02x = 231,394.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,394.54/649.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.53

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