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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.44, 957.58 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.44, 957.58 and 253.48 is: 380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.44 : 957.58 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.44/957.58 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.44x = 957.58 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.44x = 242,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,727.38/638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.19

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