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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.72, 997.96 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.72, 997.96 and 254.56 is: 381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.72 : 997.96 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.72/997.96 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.72x = 997.96 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.72x = 254,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,040.70/665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.60

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