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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.56, 995 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.56, 995 and 252.39 is: 378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.56 : 995 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.56/995 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.56x = 995 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.56x = 251,128.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,128.05/663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.46

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