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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.53, 1,002.67 and 257.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.53, 1,002.67 and 257.86 is: 386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.53 : 1,002.67 = 257.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.53/1,002.67 = 257.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.53x = 1,002.67 × 257.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.53x = 258,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,548.49/668.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.74

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