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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.58, 1,002.63 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.58, 1,002.63 and 257.51 is: 386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.58 : 1,002.63 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.58/1,002.63 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.58x = 1,002.63 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.58x = 258,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,182.24/668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.17

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