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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.44, 1,001.03 and 256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.44, 1,001.03 and 256.57 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.44 : 1,001.03 = 256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.44/1,001.03 = 256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.44x = 1,001.03 × 256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.44x = 256,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,830.48/667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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