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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 960.63 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 960.63 and 251.07 is: 376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 960.63 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/960.63 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 960.63 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 241,185.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,185.37/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.38

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