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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.18, 997.04 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.18, 997.04 and 254.14 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.18 : 997.04 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.18/997.04 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.18x = 997.04 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.18x = 253,385.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,385.89/665.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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