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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.76, 960 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.76, 960 and 255.04 is: 382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.76 : 960 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.76/960 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.76x = 960 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.76x = 244,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,838.40/639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.70

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