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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.23, 994.71 and 252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.23, 994.71 and 252.23 is: 378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.23 : 994.71 = 252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.23/994.71 = 252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.23x = 994.71 × 252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.23x = 250,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,890.73/663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.28

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