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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 997.86 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 997.86 and 254.67 is: 381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 997.86 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/997.86 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 997.86 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 254,125.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,125.01/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.71

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