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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.38, 965.20 and 258.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.38, 965.20 and 258.63 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.38 : 965.20 = 258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.38/965.20 = 258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.38x = 965.20 × 258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.38x = 249,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,624.85/643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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