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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 958.32 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 958.32 and 254 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 958.32 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/958.32 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 958.32 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 243,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,413.28/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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