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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.22, 960.42 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.22, 960.42 and 255.38 is: 383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.22 : 960.42 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.22/960.42 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.22x = 960.42 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.22x = 245,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,267.26/640.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.10

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