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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.95, 958.49 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.95, 958.49 and 248.99 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.95 : 958.49 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.95/958.49 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.95x = 958.49 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.95x = 238,654.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,654.43/638.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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