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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.59, 1,001.55 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.59, 1,001.55 and 256.74 is: 385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.59 : 1,001.55 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.59/1,001.55 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.59x = 1,001.55 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.59x = 257,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,137.95/667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.17

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