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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.96, 998.55 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.96, 998.55 and 254.84 is: 382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.96 : 998.55 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.96/998.55 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.96x = 998.55 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.96x = 254,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,465.49/665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.11

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