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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.57, 995.46 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.57, 995.46 and 252.75 is: 379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.57 : 995.46 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.57/995.46 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.57x = 995.46 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.57x = 251,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,602.52/663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.16

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