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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.74, 955.94 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.74, 955.94 and 247.64 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.74 : 955.94 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.74/955.94 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.74x = 955.94 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.74x = 236,722.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,722.96/637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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