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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.60, 997.85 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.60, 997.85 and 254.51 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.60 : 997.85 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.60/997.85 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.60x = 997.85 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.60x = 253,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,956.54/665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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