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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.75, 947.67 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.75, 947.67 and 247 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.75 : 947.67 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.75/947.67 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.75x = 947.67 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.75x = 234,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,074.49/631.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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