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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.23, 997.66 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.23, 997.66 and 254.33 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.23 : 997.66 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.23/997.66 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.23x = 997.66 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.23x = 253,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,738.12/665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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