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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.88, 998.94 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.88, 998.94 and 255.01 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.88 : 998.94 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.88/998.94 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.88x = 998.94 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.88x = 254,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,739.69/665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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