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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.52, 1,001.40 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.52, 1,001.40 and 282.56 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.52 : 1,001.40 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.52/1,001.40 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.52x = 1,001.40 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.52x = 282,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,955.58/667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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