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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.40, 964.92 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.40, 964.92 and 258.56 is: 387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.40 : 964.92 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.40/964.92 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.40x = 964.92 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.40x = 249,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,489.72/643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.77

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