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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.43, 998.54 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.43, 998.54 and 254.57 is: 382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.43 : 998.54 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.43/998.54 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.43x = 998.54 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.43x = 254,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,192.06/665.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.00

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