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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.12, 955.95 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.12, 955.95 and 247.24 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.12 : 955.95 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.12/955.95 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.12x = 955.95 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.12x = 236,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,349.08/637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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