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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.06, 959.94 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.06, 959.94 and 244.69 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.06 : 959.94 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.06/959.94 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.06x = 959.94 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.06x = 234,885.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,885.32/640.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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