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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.87, 998.97 and 255.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.87, 998.97 and 255.00 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.87 : 998.97 = 255.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.87/998.97 = 255.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.87x = 998.97 × 255.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.87x = 254,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,734.52/665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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