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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637, 955.58 and 246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637, 955.58 and 246.91 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 955.58 = 246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/955.58 = 246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 955.58 × 246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 235,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,942.26/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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