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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.22, 1,000.24 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.22, 1,000.24 and 256.08 is: 383.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.22 : 1,000.24 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.22/1,000.24 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.22x = 1,000.24 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.22x = 256,141.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,141.46/667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.89

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