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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.12, 959.66 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.12, 959.66 and 255 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.12 : 959.66 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.12/959.66 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.12x = 959.66 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.12x = 244,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,713.30/640.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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