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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.93, 968.36 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.93, 968.36 and 255.92 is: 383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.93 : 968.36 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.93/968.36 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.93x = 968.36 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.93x = 247,816.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,816.57/645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.66

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