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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.37, 994.94 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.37, 994.94 and 252.39 is: 378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.37 : 994.94 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.37/994.94 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.37x = 994.94 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.37x = 251,112.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,112.91/663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.54

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