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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.72, 963 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.72, 963 and 257 is: 385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.72 : 963 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.72/963 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.72x = 963 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.72x = 247,491
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,491/641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.67

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