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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.27, 998.72 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.27, 998.72 and 255.30 is: 382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.27 : 998.72 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.27/998.72 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.27x = 998.72 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.27x = 254,971.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,971.94/666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.69

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