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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.32, 998.01 and 254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.32, 998.01 and 254.47 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.32 : 998.01 = 254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.32/998.01 = 254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.32x = 998.01 × 254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.32x = 253,963.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,963.60/665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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