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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.51, 997.97 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.51, 997.97 and 254.66 is: 381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.51 : 997.97 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.51/997.97 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.51x = 997.97 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.51x = 254,136.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,136.78/665.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.87

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