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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 967.95 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 967.95 and 255.24 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 967.95 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/967.95 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 967.95 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 247,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,059.56/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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