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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.09, 955.77 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.09, 955.77 and 204.24 is: 306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.09 : 955.77 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.09/955.77 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.09x = 955.77 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.09x = 195,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,206.46/637.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.40

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