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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.36, 995.33 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.36, 995.33 and 252.54 is: 378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.36 : 995.33 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.36/995.33 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.36x = 995.33 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.36x = 251,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,360.64/663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.92

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