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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.47, 957.47 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.47, 957.47 and 248.34 is: 372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.47 : 957.47 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.47/957.47 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.47x = 957.47 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.47x = 237,778.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,778.10/638.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.42

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