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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.25, 957.42 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.25, 957.42 and 248.28 is: 372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.25 : 957.42 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.25/957.42 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.25x = 957.42 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.25x = 237,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,708.24/638.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.44

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