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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.75, 957.79 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.75, 957.79 and 248.86 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.75 : 957.79 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.75/957.79 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.75x = 957.79 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.75x = 238,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,355.62/638.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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