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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.71, 965.21 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.71, 965.21 and 258.75 is: 387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.71 : 965.21 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.71/965.21 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.71x = 965.21 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.71x = 249,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,746.79/643.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.98

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