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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.08, 1,002.51 and 257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.08, 1,002.51 and 257.25 is: 386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.08 : 1,002.51 = 257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.08/1,002.51 = 257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.08x = 1,002.51 × 257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.08x = 257,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,895.70/668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.03

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