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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.33, 960.50 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.33, 960.50 and 207.52 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.33 : 960.50 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.33/960.50 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.33x = 960.50 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.33x = 199,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,325.10/640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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