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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.12, 997.20 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.12, 997.20 and 254.16 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.12 : 997.20 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.12/997.20 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.12x = 997.20 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.12x = 253,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,448.35/665.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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