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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.03, 973.54 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.03, 973.54 and 237.94 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.03 : 973.54 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.03/973.54 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.03x = 973.54 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.03x = 231,644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,644.11/649.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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