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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.55, 971.44 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.55, 971.44 and 257.56 is: 386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.55 : 971.44 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.55/971.44 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.55x = 971.44 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.55x = 250,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,197.94/647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.38

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