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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.77, 956.93 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.77, 956.93 and 248.04 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.77 : 956.93 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.77/956.93 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.77x = 956.93 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.77x = 237,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,358.07/637.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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