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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.24, 960.80 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.24, 960.80 and 255.52 is: 383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.24 : 960.80 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.24/960.80 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.24x = 960.80 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.24x = 245,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,503.62/640.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.46

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