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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.44, 1,000.96 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.44, 1,000.96 and 256.43 is: 384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.44 : 1,000.96 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.44/1,000.96 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.44x = 1,000.96 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.44x = 256,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,678.03/667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.57

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