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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.30, 998.17 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.30, 998.17 and 254.50 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.30 : 998.17 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.30/998.17 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.30x = 998.17 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.30x = 254,031.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,031.13/665.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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