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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.08, 974.13 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.08, 974.13 and 238.50 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.08 : 974.13 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.08/974.13 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.08x = 974.13 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.08x = 232,330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,330.01/649.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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