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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.76, 974.64 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.76, 974.64 and 238.71 is: 358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.76 : 974.64 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.76/974.64 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.76x = 974.64 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.76x = 232,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,656.31/649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.07

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