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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.06, 960.95 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.06, 960.95 and 256.02 is: 383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.06 : 960.95 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.06/960.95 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.06x = 960.95 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.06x = 246,022.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,022.42/641.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.77

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