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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.78, 998.52 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.78, 998.52 and 254.80 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.78 : 998.52 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.78/998.52 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.78x = 998.52 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.78x = 254,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,422.90/665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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