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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.84, 998.92 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.84, 998.92 and 254.96 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.84 : 998.92 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.84/998.92 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.84x = 998.92 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.84x = 254,684.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,684.64/665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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