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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.24, 1,001.68 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.24, 1,001.68 and 257.12 is: 385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.24 : 1,001.68 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.24/1,001.68 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.24x = 1,001.68 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.24x = 257,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,551.96/668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.42

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