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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.78, 947.73 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.78, 947.73 and 247.06 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.78 : 947.73 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.78/947.73 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.78x = 947.73 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.78x = 234,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,146.17/631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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