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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.98, 1,002.06 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.98, 1,002.06 and 257.22 is: 385.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.98 : 1,002.06 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.98/1,002.06 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.98x = 1,002.06 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.98x = 257,749.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,749.87/667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.86

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