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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632, 948.40 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632, 948.40 and 247.26 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632 : 948.40 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632/948.40 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632x = 948.40 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632x = 234,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,501.38/632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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