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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.15, 971.83 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.15, 971.83 and 258.21 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.15 : 971.83 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.15/971.83 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.15x = 971.83 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.15x = 250,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,936.91/648.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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