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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.17, 998.54 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.17, 998.54 and 255.12 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.17 : 998.54 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.17/998.54 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.17x = 998.54 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.17x = 254,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,746.25/666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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