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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 959.18 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 959.18 and 254.82 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 959.18 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/959.18 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 959.18 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 244,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,413.45/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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