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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.36, 998.08 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.36, 998.08 and 254.40 is: 381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.36 : 998.08 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.36/998.08 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.36x = 998.08 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.36x = 253,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,911.55/665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.62

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