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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.24, 959.92 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.24, 959.92 and 207.52 is: 311.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.24 : 959.92 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.24/959.92 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.24x = 959.92 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.24x = 199,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,202.60/640.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.14

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