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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 1,003.37 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 1,003.37 and 257.97 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 1,003.37 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/1,003.37 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 1,003.37 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 258,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,839.36/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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