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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.72, 958.08 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.72, 958.08 and 248.84 is: 373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.72 : 958.08 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.72/958.08 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.72x = 958.08 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.72x = 238,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,408.63/638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.26

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