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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.36, 997.44 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.36, 997.44 and 254.38 is: 381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.36 : 997.44 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.36/997.44 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.36x = 997.44 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.36x = 253,728.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,728.79/665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.34

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