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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.77, 956.10 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.77, 956.10 and 247.51 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.77 : 956.10 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.77/956.10 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.77x = 956.10 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.77x = 236,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,641.06/637.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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