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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.89, 998.43 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.89, 998.43 and 255.06 is: 382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.89 : 998.43 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.89/998.43 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.89x = 998.43 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.89x = 254,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,654.56/665.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.43

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