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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.11, 969.99 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.11, 969.99 and 257.10 is: 385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.11 : 969.99 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.11/969.99 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.11x = 969.99 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.11x = 249,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,384.43/647.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.38

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