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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.06, 948.36 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.06, 948.36 and 247.58 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.06 : 948.36 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.06/948.36 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.06x = 948.36 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.06x = 234,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,794.97/632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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