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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.41, 997.43 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.41, 997.43 and 254.44 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.41 : 997.43 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.41/997.43 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.41x = 997.43 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.41x = 253,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,781.10/665.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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