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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.56, 1,001.75 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.56, 1,001.75 and 282.81 is: 424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.56 : 1,001.75 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.56/1,001.75 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.56x = 1,001.75 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.56x = 283,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,304.92/667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.39

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