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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.39, 1,000.51 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.39, 1,000.51 and 256.24 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.39 : 1,000.51 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.39/1,000.51 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.39x = 1,000.51 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.39x = 256,364.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,364.40/667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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