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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.91, 958.91 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.91, 958.91 and 254.43 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.91 : 958.91 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.91/958.91 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.91x = 958.91 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.91x = 243,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,974.20/638.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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