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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.50, 955.95 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.50, 955.95 and 247.68 is: 371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.50 : 955.95 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.50/955.95 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.50x = 955.95 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.50x = 236,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,769.70/637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.40

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