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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.37, 973.91 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.37, 973.91 and 238.41 is: 357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.37 : 973.91 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.37/973.91 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.37x = 973.91 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.37x = 232,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,190.48/649.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.56

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