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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 998.40 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 998.40 and 254.91 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 998.40 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/998.40 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 998.40 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 254,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,502.14/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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