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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.13, 967.41 and 255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.13, 967.41 and 255.10 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.13 : 967.41 = 255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.13/967.41 = 255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.13x = 967.41 × 255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.13x = 246,786.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,786.29/645.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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