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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.36, 1,002.60 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.36, 1,002.60 and 257.36 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.36 : 1,002.60 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.36/1,002.60 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.36x = 1,002.60 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.36x = 258,029.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,029.14/668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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