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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.29, 957.35 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.29, 957.35 and 248.12 is: 372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.29 : 957.35 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.29/957.35 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.29x = 957.35 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.29x = 237,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,537.68/638.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.15

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