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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.03, 958.44 and 248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.03, 958.44 and 248.87 is: 373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.03 : 958.44 = 248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.03/958.44 = 248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.03x = 958.44 × 248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.03x = 238,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,522.17/639.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.26

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