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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.52, 962.74 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.52, 962.74 and 256.76 is: 385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.52 : 962.74 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.52/962.74 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.52x = 962.74 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.52x = 247,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,193.12/641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.32

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