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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 961.36 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 961.36 and 256.24 is: 384.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 961.36 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/961.36 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 961.36 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 246,338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,338.89/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.23

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