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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.24, 994.85 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.24, 994.85 and 252.28 is: 378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.24 : 994.85 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.24/994.85 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.24x = 994.85 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.24x = 250,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,975.78/663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.41

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