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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.27, 1,001.21 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.27, 1,001.21 and 256.37 is: 384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.27 : 1,001.21 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.27/1,001.21 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.27x = 1,001.21 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.27x = 256,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,673.92/667.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.66

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