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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.38, 1,000.71 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.38, 1,000.71 and 205.02 is: 307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.38 : 1,000.71 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.38/1,000.71 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.38x = 1,000.71 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.38x = 205,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,165.56/667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.42

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