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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.82, 998.88 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.82, 998.88 and 254.97 is: 382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.82 : 998.88 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.82/998.88 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.82x = 998.88 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.82x = 254,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,684.43/665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.51

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