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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.93, 997.59 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.93, 997.59 and 254.10 is: 381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.93 : 997.59 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.93/997.59 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.93x = 997.59 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.93x = 253,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,487.62/664.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.23

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