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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.27, 994.31 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.27, 994.31 and 252.12 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.27 : 994.31 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.27/994.31 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.27x = 994.31 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.27x = 250,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,685.44/663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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