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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.18, 1,001.88 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.18, 1,001.88 and 257.12 is: 385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.18 : 1,001.88 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.18/1,001.88 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.18x = 1,001.88 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.18x = 257,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,603.39/668.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.53

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