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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 960.84 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 960.84 and 255.84 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 960.84 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/960.84 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 960.84 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 245,821.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,821.31/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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