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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.41, 995.22 and 252.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.41, 995.22 and 252.61 is: 378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.41 : 995.22 = 252.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.41/995.22 = 252.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.41x = 995.22 × 252.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.41x = 251,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,402.52/663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.95

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