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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.67, 971.24 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.67, 971.24 and 257.66 is: 386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.67 : 971.24 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.67/971.24 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.67x = 971.24 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.67x = 250,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,243.55/647.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.38

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