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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.52, 961.86 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.52, 961.86 and 256.32 is: 384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.52 : 961.86 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.52/961.86 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.52x = 961.86 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.52x = 246,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,543.96/641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.31

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