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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.56, 1,002.36 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.56, 1,002.36 and 257.52 is: 386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.56 : 1,002.36 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.56/1,002.36 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.56x = 1,002.36 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.56x = 258,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,127.75/668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.10

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