Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 963.87 and 257.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 643.14, 963.87 and 257.94 is: 386.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643.14 : 963.87 = 257.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643.14/963.87 = 257.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643.14x = 963.87 × 257.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643.14x = 248,620.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,620.63/643.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386.57
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