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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.32, 957.54 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.32, 957.54 and 248.32 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.32 : 957.54 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.32/957.54 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.32x = 957.54 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.32x = 237,776.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,776.33/638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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