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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.64, 1,002.30 and 257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.64, 1,002.30 and 257.70 is: 386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.64 : 1,002.30 = 257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.64/1,002.30 = 257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.64x = 1,002.30 × 257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.64x = 258,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,292.71/668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.30

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