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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.18, 961.30 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.18, 961.30 and 250.85 is: 376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.18 : 961.30 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.18/961.30 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.18x = 961.30 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.18x = 241,142.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,142.11/641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.09

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