Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.25, 961.88 and 256.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 641.25, 961.88 and 256.50 is: 384.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641.25 : 961.88 = 256.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641.25/961.88 = 256.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641.25x = 961.88 × 256.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641.25x = 246,720.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,720.94/641.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384.75
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