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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.24, 960.20 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.24, 960.20 and 250.10 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.24 : 960.20 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.24/960.20 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.24x = 960.20 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.24x = 240,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,144.51/640.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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