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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.47, 1,002.75 and 257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.47, 1,002.75 and 257.61 is: 386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.47 : 1,002.75 = 257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.47/1,002.75 = 257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.47x = 1,002.75 × 257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.47x = 258,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,317.78/668.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.43

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