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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.90, 998.86 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.90, 998.86 and 255.06 is: 382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.90 : 998.86 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.90/998.86 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.90x = 998.86 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.90x = 254,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,770.95/665.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.60

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