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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.36, 955.38 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.36, 955.38 and 247.32 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.36 : 955.38 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.36/955.38 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.36x = 955.38 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.36x = 236,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,284.58/637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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