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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.69, 961.24 and 255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.69, 961.24 and 255.94 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.69 : 961.24 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.69/961.24 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.69x = 961.24 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.69x = 246,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,016.72/640.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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