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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.15, 997.03 and 253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.15, 997.03 and 253.72 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.15 : 997.03 = 253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.15/997.03 = 253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.15x = 997.03 × 253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.15x = 252,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,963.12/665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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