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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.80, 998.49 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.80, 998.49 and 254.90 is: 382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.80 : 998.49 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.80/998.49 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.80x = 998.49 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.80x = 254,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,518.55/665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.28

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