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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 994.83 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 994.83 and 252.15 is: 378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 994.83 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/994.83 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 994.83 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 250,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,846.38/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.08

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