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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.48, 998.44 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.48, 998.44 and 254.72 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.48 : 998.44 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.48/998.44 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.48x = 998.44 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.48x = 254,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,322.64/665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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