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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 961.02 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 961.02 and 250.65 is: 376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 961.02 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/961.02 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 961.02 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 240,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,879.66/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.12

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