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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 960.40 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 960.40 and 255.50 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 960.40 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/960.40 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 960.40 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 245,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,382.20/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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