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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.82, 998.73 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.82, 998.73 and 255.32 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.82 : 998.73 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.82/998.73 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.82x = 998.73 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.82x = 254,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,994.50/665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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