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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.30, 960.34 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.30, 960.34 and 250.12 is: 375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.30 : 960.34 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.30/960.34 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.30x = 960.34 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.30x = 240,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,200.24/640.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.14

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