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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.54, 998.38 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.54, 998.38 and 255.02 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.54 : 998.38 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.54/998.38 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.54x = 998.38 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.54x = 254,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,608.73/665.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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