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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.71, 960.30 and 250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.71, 960.30 and 250.25 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.71 : 960.30 = 250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.71/960.30 = 250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.71x = 960.30 × 250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.71x = 240,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,310.27/640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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