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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.61, 957.88 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.61, 957.88 and 248.70 is: 373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.61 : 957.88 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.61/957.88 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.61x = 957.88 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.61x = 238,224.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,224.76/638.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.04

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