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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.20, 955.34 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.20, 955.34 and 246.88 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.20 : 955.34 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.20/955.34 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.20x = 955.34 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.20x = 235,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,854.34/637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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