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