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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.46, 995.43 and 252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.46, 995.43 and 252.73 is: 379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.46 : 995.43 = 252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.46/995.43 = 252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.46x = 995.43 × 252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.46x = 251,575.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,575.02/663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.19

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