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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.58, 958.02 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.58, 958.02 and 248.70 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.58 : 958.02 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.58/958.02 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.58x = 958.02 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.58x = 238,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,259.57/638.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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