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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.33, 1,002.26 and 257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.33, 1,002.26 and 257.26 is: 385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.33 : 1,002.26 = 257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.33/1,002.26 = 257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.33x = 1,002.26 × 257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.33x = 257,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,840.12/668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.80

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