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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.57, 997.88 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.57, 997.88 and 254.36 is: 381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.57 : 997.88 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.57/997.88 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.57x = 997.88 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.57x = 253,817.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,817.08/665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.35

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