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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 997.19 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 997.19 and 254.13 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 997.19 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/997.19 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 997.19 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 253,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,414.62/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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