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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.96, 958.13 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.96, 958.13 and 249.14 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.96 : 958.13 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.96/958.13 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.96x = 958.13 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.96x = 238,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,702.47/638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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