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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.41, 961.16 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.41, 961.16 and 255.93 is: 384.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.41 : 961.16 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.41/961.16 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.41x = 961.16 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.41x = 245,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,988.40/640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.11

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