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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.20, 994.88 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.20, 994.88 and 252.24 is: 378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.20 : 994.88 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.20/994.88 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.20x = 994.88 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.20x = 250,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,948.53/663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.39

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