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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.14, 1,001.84 and 257.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.14, 1,001.84 and 257.19 is: 385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.14 : 1,001.84 = 257.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.14/1,001.84 = 257.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.14x = 1,001.84 × 257.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.14x = 257,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,663.23/668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.64

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