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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 961.92 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 961.92 and 256.50 is: 384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 961.92 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/961.92 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 961.92 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 246,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,732.48/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.71

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