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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.02, 947.49 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.02, 947.49 and 247 is: 370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.02 : 947.49 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.02/947.49 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.02x = 947.49 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.02x = 234,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,030.03/632.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.29

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