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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.05, 1,002.15 and 257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.05, 1,002.15 and 257.54 is: 386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.05 : 1,002.15 = 257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.05/1,002.15 = 257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.05x = 1,002.15 × 257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.05x = 258,093.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,093.71/668.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.34

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