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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.95, 956.99 and 247.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.95, 956.99 and 247.99 is: 372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.95 : 956.99 = 247.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.95/956.99 = 247.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.95x = 956.99 × 247.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.95x = 237,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,319.76/637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.00

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