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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.09, 963.14 and 257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.09, 963.14 and 257.25 is: 385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.09 : 963.14 = 257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.09/963.14 = 257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.09x = 963.14 × 257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.09x = 247,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,766.48/642.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.88

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