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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.12, 1,001.43 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.12, 1,001.43 and 256.64 is: 384.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.12 : 1,001.43 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.12/1,001.43 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.12x = 1,001.43 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.12x = 257,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,001.99/668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.67

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