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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.65, 963.43 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.65, 963.43 and 258.17 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.65 : 963.43 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.65/963.43 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.65x = 963.43 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.65x = 248,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,723.26/642.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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