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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.21, 955.57 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.21, 955.57 and 247.24 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.21 : 955.57 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.21/955.57 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.21x = 955.57 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.21x = 236,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,255.13/637.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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