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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.16, 997.06 and 254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.16, 997.06 and 254.19 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.16 : 997.06 = 254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.16/997.06 = 254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.16x = 997.06 × 254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.16x = 253,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,436.43/665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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