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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.64, 995.70 and 252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.64, 995.70 and 252.82 is: 379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.64 : 995.70 = 252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.64/995.70 = 252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.64x = 995.70 × 252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.64x = 251,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,732.87/663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.32

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