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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.49, 957.68 and 248.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.49, 957.68 and 248.78 is: 373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.49 : 957.68 = 248.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.49/957.68 = 248.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.49x = 957.68 × 248.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.49x = 238,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,245.60/638.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.14

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