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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.88, 1,002.84 and 257.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.88, 1,002.84 and 257.67 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.88 : 1,002.84 = 257.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.88/1,002.84 = 257.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.88x = 1,002.84 × 257.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.88x = 258,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,401.78/668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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