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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 995.66 and 252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 995.66 and 252.57 is: 378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 995.66 = 252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/995.66 = 252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 995.66 × 252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 251,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,473.85/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.92

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