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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.94, 960.84 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.94, 960.84 and 250.65 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.94 : 960.84 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.94/960.84 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.94x = 960.84 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.94x = 240,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,834.55/640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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