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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.89, 997.34 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.89, 997.34 and 254.04 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.89 : 997.34 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.89/997.34 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.89x = 997.34 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.89x = 253,366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,366.11/664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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