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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.16, 1,000.27 and 255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.16, 1,000.27 and 255.95 is: 383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.16 : 1,000.27 = 255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.16/1,000.27 = 255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.16x = 1,000.27 × 255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.16x = 256,020.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,020.97/667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.75

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