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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.59, 998.55 and 254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.59, 998.55 and 254.74 is: 382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.59 : 998.55 = 254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.59/998.55 = 254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.59x = 998.55 × 254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.59x = 254,370.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,370.63/665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.17

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