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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.16, 1,000.80 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.16, 1,000.80 and 256.48 is: 384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.16 : 1,000.80 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.16/1,000.80 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.16x = 1,000.80 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.16x = 256,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,685.18/667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.74

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