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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.80, 963.60 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.80, 963.60 and 258.32 is: 387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.80 : 963.60 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.80/963.60 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.80x = 963.60 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.80x = 248,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,917.15/642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.24

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