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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.55, 960.28 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.55, 960.28 and 250.33 is: 375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.55 : 960.28 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.55/960.28 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.55x = 960.28 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.55x = 240,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,386.89/640.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.28

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