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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.98, 962.97 and 257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.98, 962.97 and 257.23 is: 385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.98 : 962.97 = 257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.98/962.97 = 257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.98x = 962.97 × 257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.98x = 247,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,704.77/641.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.85

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