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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.92, 959.34 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.92, 959.34 and 254.92 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.92 : 959.34 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.92/959.34 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.92x = 959.34 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.92x = 244,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,554.95/638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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