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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.98, 998.78 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.98, 998.78 and 255.08 is: 382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.98 : 998.78 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.98/998.78 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.98x = 998.78 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.98x = 254,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,771.94/665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.55

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