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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.12, 1,002.24 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.12, 1,002.24 and 257.18 is: 385.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.12 : 1,002.24 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.12/1,002.24 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.12x = 1,002.24 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.12x = 257,751.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,751.07/668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.79

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