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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.57, 973.78 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.57, 973.78 and 238.67 is: 357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.57 : 973.78 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.57/973.78 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.57x = 973.78 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.57x = 232,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,414.68/649.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.80

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