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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.52, 1,001.69 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.52, 1,001.69 and 256.70 is: 385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.52 : 1,001.69 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.52/1,001.69 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.52x = 1,001.69 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.52x = 257,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,133.82/667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.21

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