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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.17, 997.58 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.17, 997.58 and 254.18 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.17 : 997.58 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.17/997.58 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.17x = 997.58 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.17x = 253,568.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,568.01/665.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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