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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.25, 1,001.01 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.25, 1,001.01 and 282.50 is: 423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.25 : 1,001.01 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.25/1,001.01 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.25x = 1,001.01 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.25x = 282,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,785.33/667.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.81

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