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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.35, 994.45 and 252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.35, 994.45 and 252.38 is: 378.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.35 : 994.45 = 252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.35/994.45 = 252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.35x = 994.45 × 252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.35x = 250,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,979.29/663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.35

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