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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.04, 1,000.40 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.04, 1,000.40 and 256.06 is: 384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.04 : 1,000.40 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.04/1,000.40 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.04x = 1,000.40 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.04x = 256,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,158.64/667.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.02

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