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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.91, 1,001.87 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.91, 1,001.87 and 257.18 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.91 : 1,001.87 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.91/1,001.87 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.91x = 1,001.87 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.91x = 257,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,654.63/667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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