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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.07, 1,001.63 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.07, 1,001.63 and 256.86 is: 385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.07 : 1,001.63 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.07/1,001.63 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.07x = 1,001.63 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.07x = 257,272.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,272.39/668.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.10

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