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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.35, 955.83 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.35, 955.83 and 247.32 is: 370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.35 : 955.83 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.35/955.83 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.35x = 955.83 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.35x = 236,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,395.88/637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.90

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