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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 948.04 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 948.04 and 247 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 948.04 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/948.04 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 948.04 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 234,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,165.88/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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