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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.27, 1,001.66 and 257.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.27, 1,001.66 and 257.19 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.27 : 1,001.66 = 257.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.27/1,001.66 = 257.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.27x = 1,001.66 × 257.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.27x = 257,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,615.65/668.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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