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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.06, 1,001.51 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.06, 1,001.51 and 257.50 is: 386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.06 : 1,001.51 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.06/1,001.51 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.06x = 1,001.51 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.06x = 257,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,885.57/668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.02

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