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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.38, 997.03 and 254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.38, 997.03 and 254.29 is: 381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.38 : 997.03 = 254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.38/997.03 = 254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.38x = 997.03 × 254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.38x = 253,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,534.91/665.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.04

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