Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.18, 959.81 and 249.85
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 640.18, 959.81 and 249.85 is: 374.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640.18 : 959.81 = 249.85 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640.18/959.81 = 249.85/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640.18x = 959.81 × 249.85 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640.18x = 239,804.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,804.88/640.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374.59
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