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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 967.52 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 967.52 and 255.35 is: 382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 967.52 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/967.52 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 967.52 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 247,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,050.12/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.85

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