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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.42, 998.32 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.42, 998.32 and 254.59 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.42 : 998.32 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.42/998.32 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.42x = 998.32 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.42x = 254,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,162.29/665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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