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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.49, 973.66 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.49, 973.66 and 238.54 is: 357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.49 : 973.66 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.49/973.66 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.49x = 973.66 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.49x = 232,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,251.99/649.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.59

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