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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.04, 1,001.89 and 257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.04, 1,001.89 and 257.06 is: 385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.04 : 1,001.89 = 257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.04/1,001.89 = 257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.04x = 1,001.89 × 257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.04x = 257,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,545.84/668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.52

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