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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.48, 957.56 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.48, 957.56 and 253.52 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.48 : 957.56 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.48/957.56 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.48x = 957.56 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.48x = 242,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,760.61/638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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