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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.98, 955.36 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.98, 955.36 and 247.16 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.98 : 955.36 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.98/955.36 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.98x = 955.36 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.98x = 236,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,126.78/636.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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