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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.36, 994.15 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.36, 994.15 and 252.10 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.36 : 994.15 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.36/994.15 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.36x = 994.15 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.36x = 250,625.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,625.22/663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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