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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.52, 960.48 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.52, 960.48 and 255.56 is: 383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.52 : 960.48 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.52/960.48 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.52x = 960.48 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.52x = 245,460.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,460.27/640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.22

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