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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.58, 1,001.12 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.58, 1,001.12 and 256.50 is: 384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.58 : 1,001.12 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.58/1,001.12 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.58x = 1,001.12 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.58x = 256,787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,787.28/667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.65

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