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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.58, 1,000.83 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.58, 1,000.83 and 256.64 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.58 : 1,000.83 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.58/1,000.83 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.58x = 1,000.83 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.58x = 256,853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,853.01/667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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