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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 998.34 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 998.34 and 255 is: 382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 998.34 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/998.34 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 998.34 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 254,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,577.66/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.53

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