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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.93, 961.24 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.93, 961.24 and 250.94 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.93 : 961.24 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.93/961.24 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.93x = 961.24 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.93x = 241,213.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,213.57/640.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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