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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.77, 1,001.72 and 205.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.77, 1,001.72 and 205.55 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.77 : 1,001.72 = 205.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.77/1,001.72 = 205.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.77x = 1,001.72 × 205.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.77x = 205,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,905.02/667.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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