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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.26, 1,001.00 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.26, 1,001.00 and 256.46 is: 384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.26 : 1,001.00 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.26/1,001.00 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.26x = 1,001.00 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.26x = 256,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,712.10/667.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.73

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