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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.48, 1,001.24 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.48, 1,001.24 and 205.27 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.48 : 1,001.24 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.48/1,001.24 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.48x = 1,001.24 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.48x = 205,524.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,524.53/667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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