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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.98, 1,003.19 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.98, 1,003.19 and 257.88 is: 386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.98 : 1,003.19 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.98/1,003.19 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.98x = 1,003.19 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.98x = 258,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,703.28/668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.71

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