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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.41, 995.15 and 252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.41, 995.15 and 252.58 is: 378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.41 : 995.15 = 252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.41/995.15 = 252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.41x = 995.15 × 252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.41x = 251,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,354.99/663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.88

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