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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.53, 1,001.00 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.53, 1,001.00 and 205.20 is: 307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.53 : 1,001.00 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.53/1,001.00 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.53x = 1,001.00 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.53x = 205,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,404.17/667.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.71

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