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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.66, 964.11 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.66, 964.11 and 257.94 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.66 : 964.11 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.66/964.11 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.66x = 964.11 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.66x = 248,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,682.53/642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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