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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 956.04 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 956.04 and 247.28 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 956.04 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/956.04 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 956.04 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 236,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,409.57/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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