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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 960.15 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 960.15 and 255.30 is: 383.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 960.15 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/960.15 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 960.15 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 245,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,126.30/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.00

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