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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.76, 957.96 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.76, 957.96 and 248.76 is: 373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.76 : 957.96 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.76/957.96 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.76x = 957.96 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.76x = 238,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,302.13/638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.07

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