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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.62, 957.89 and 248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.62, 957.89 and 248.47 is: 372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.62 : 957.89 = 248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.62/957.89 = 248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.62x = 957.89 × 248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.62x = 238,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,005.15/638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.69

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