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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.63, 1,002.80 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.63, 1,002.80 and 257.63 is: 386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.63 : 1,002.80 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.63/1,002.80 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.63x = 1,002.80 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.63x = 258,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,345.06/668.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.38

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