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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.42, 998.33 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.42, 998.33 and 254.58 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.42 : 998.33 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.42/998.33 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.42x = 998.33 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.42x = 254,153.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,153.58/665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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