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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.06, 996.89 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.06, 996.89 and 254.07 is: 380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.06 : 996.89 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.06/996.89 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.06x = 996.89 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.06x = 253,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,278.57/665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.84

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