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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.12, 971.82 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.12, 971.82 and 258.24 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.12 : 971.82 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.12/971.82 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.12x = 971.82 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.12x = 250,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,962.80/648.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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