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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.92, 958.09 and 248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.92, 958.09 and 248.85 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.92 : 958.09 = 248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.92/958.09 = 248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.92x = 958.09 × 248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.92x = 238,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,420.70/638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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