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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.62, 995.33 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.62, 995.33 and 252.95 is: 379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.62 : 995.33 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.62/995.33 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.62x = 995.33 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.62x = 251,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,768.72/663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.39

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