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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.35, 957.76 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.35, 957.76 and 248.54 is: 372.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.35 : 957.76 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.35/957.76 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.35x = 957.76 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.35x = 238,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,036.26/638.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.89

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