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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.43, 997.56 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.43, 997.56 and 254.49 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.43 : 997.56 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.43/997.56 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.43x = 997.56 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.43x = 253,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,869.04/665.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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