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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.35, 997.31 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.35, 997.31 and 254.34 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.35 : 997.31 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.35/997.31 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.35x = 997.31 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.35x = 253,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,656.46/665.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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