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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.42, 998.09 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.42, 998.09 and 254.52 is: 381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.42 : 998.09 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.42/998.09 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.42x = 998.09 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.42x = 254,034.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,034.33/665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.77

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