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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.16, 965.28 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.16, 965.28 and 258.68 is: 388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.16 : 965.28 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.16/965.28 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.16x = 965.28 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.16x = 249,698.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,698.63/643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.24

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