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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.89, 1,001.34 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.89, 1,001.34 and 256.98 is: 385.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.89 : 1,001.34 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.89/1,001.34 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.89x = 1,001.34 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.89x = 257,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,324.35/667.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.28

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