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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.20, 955.80 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.20, 955.80 and 247.16 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.20 : 955.80 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.20/955.80 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.20x = 955.80 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.20x = 236,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,230.75/637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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