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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.42, 1,002.82 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.42, 1,002.82 and 257.58 is: 386.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.42 : 1,002.82 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.42/1,002.82 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.42x = 1,002.82 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.42x = 258,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,306.38/668.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.44

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