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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.15, 997.79 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.15, 997.79 and 254.48 is: 381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.15 : 997.79 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.15/997.79 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.15x = 997.79 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.15x = 253,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,911.34/665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.74

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