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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.38, 964.80 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.38, 964.80 and 248.01 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.38 : 964.80 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.38/964.80 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.38x = 964.80 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.38x = 239,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,280.05/643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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