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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663, 994.14 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663, 994.14 and 251.88 is: 377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663 : 994.14 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663/994.14 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663x = 994.14 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663x = 250,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,403.98/663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.68

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