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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.35, 973.79 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.35, 973.79 and 238.38 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.35 : 973.79 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.35/973.79 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.35x = 973.79 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.35x = 232,130.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,130.87/649.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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