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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668, 1,002 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668, 1,002 and 257.32 is: 385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668 : 1,002 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668/1,002 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668x = 1,002 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668x = 257,834.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,834.64/668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.98

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