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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.38, 997.89 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.38, 997.89 and 254.26 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.38 : 997.89 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.38/997.89 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.38x = 997.89 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.38x = 253,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,723.51/665.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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