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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.16, 997.69 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.16, 997.69 and 254.33 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.16 : 997.69 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.16/997.69 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.16x = 997.69 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.16x = 253,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,742.50/665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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