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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.40, 998.26 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.40, 998.26 and 254.53 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.40 : 998.26 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.40/998.26 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.40x = 998.26 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.40x = 254,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,087.12/665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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