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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.09, 994.36 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.09, 994.36 and 252 is: 377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.09 : 994.36 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.09/994.36 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.09x = 994.36 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.09x = 250,578.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,578.72/663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.90

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