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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.77, 1,001.70 and 256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.77, 1,001.70 and 256.77 is: 385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.77 : 1,001.70 = 256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.77/1,001.70 = 256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.77x = 1,001.70 × 256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.77x = 257,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,206.51/667.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.17

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