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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.87, 961.32 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.87, 961.32 and 250.85 is: 376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.87 : 961.32 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.87/961.32 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.87x = 961.32 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.87x = 241,149.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,149.53/640.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.29

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