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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.88, 1,001.96 and 257.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.88, 1,001.96 and 257.21 is: 385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.88 : 1,001.96 = 257.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.88/1,001.96 = 257.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.88x = 1,001.96 × 257.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.88x = 257,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,712.27/667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.87

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