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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.36, 1,001.40 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.36, 1,001.40 and 256.78 is: 385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.36 : 1,001.40 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.36/1,001.40 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.36x = 1,001.40 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.36x = 257,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,139.49/667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.31

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