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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.24, 962.28 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.24, 962.28 and 256.52 is: 384.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.24 : 962.28 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.24/962.28 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.24x = 962.28 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.24x = 246,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,844.07/641.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.95

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