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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.05, 996.78 and 253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.05, 996.78 and 253.79 is: 380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.05 : 996.78 = 253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.05/996.78 = 253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.05x = 996.78 × 253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.05x = 252,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,972.80/665.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.38

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