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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.84, 955.32 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.84, 955.32 and 247.17 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.84 : 955.32 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.84/955.32 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.84x = 955.32 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.84x = 236,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,121.94/636.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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