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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.97, 998.42 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.97, 998.42 and 254.90 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.97 : 998.42 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.97/998.42 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.97x = 998.42 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.97x = 254,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,490.99/665.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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