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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.07, 999.84 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.07, 999.84 and 256.03 is: 383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.07 : 999.84 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.07/999.84 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.07x = 999.84 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.07x = 255,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,987.50/667.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.75

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