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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.06, 998.20 and 254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.06, 998.20 and 254.98 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.06 : 998.20 = 254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.06/998.20 = 254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.06x = 998.20 × 254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.06x = 254,521.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,521.04/666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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