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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.72, 965.40 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.72, 965.40 and 258.88 is: 388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.72 : 965.40 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.72/965.40 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.72x = 965.40 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.72x = 249,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,922.75/643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.25

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