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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.72, 971.04 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.72, 971.04 and 257.55 is: 386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.72 : 971.04 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.72/971.04 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.72x = 971.04 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.72x = 250,089.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,089.53/647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.11

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