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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.63, 1,001.30 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.63, 1,001.30 and 256.62 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.63 : 1,001.30 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.63/1,001.30 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.63x = 1,001.30 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.63x = 256,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,953.61/667.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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