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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.19, 997.10 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.19, 997.10 and 254.22 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.19 : 997.10 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.19/997.10 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.19x = 997.10 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.19x = 253,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,479.42/665.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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