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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.52, 948.24 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.52, 948.24 and 247.50 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.52 : 948.24 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.52/948.24 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.52x = 948.24 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.52x = 234,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,689.40/632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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