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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.05, 1,000.62 and 256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.05, 1,000.62 and 256.19 is: 384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.05 : 1,000.62 = 256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.05/1,000.62 = 256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.05x = 1,000.62 × 256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.05x = 256,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,344.34/667.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.30

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