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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.40, 1,001.11 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.40, 1,001.11 and 256.56 is: 384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.40 : 1,001.11 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.40/1,001.11 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.40x = 1,001.11 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.40x = 256,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,844.78/667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.84

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