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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.47, 955.97 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.47, 955.97 and 247.34 is: 370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.47 : 955.97 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.47/955.97 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.47x = 955.97 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.47x = 236,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,444.84/637.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.91

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