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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.01, 994.64 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.01, 994.64 and 252.21 is: 378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.01 : 994.64 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.01/994.64 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.01x = 994.64 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.01x = 250,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,858.15/663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.36

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