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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.92, 961.13 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.92, 961.13 and 250.86 is: 376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.92 : 961.13 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.92/961.13 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.92x = 961.13 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.92x = 241,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,107.82/640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.19

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