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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.26, 970.36 and 257.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.26, 970.36 and 257.02 is: 385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.26 : 970.36 = 257.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.26/970.36 = 257.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.26x = 970.36 × 257.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.26x = 249,404.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,404.32/647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.32

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