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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.67, 1,003.16 and 257.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.67, 1,003.16 and 257.95 is: 386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.67 : 1,003.16 = 257.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.67/1,003.16 = 257.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.67x = 1,003.16 × 257.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.67x = 258,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,765.12/668.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.98

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