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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.38, 1,001.22 and 256.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.38, 1,001.22 and 256.71 is: 385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.38 : 1,001.22 = 256.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.38/1,001.22 = 256.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.38x = 1,001.22 × 256.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.38x = 257,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,016.90/667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.12

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