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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.67, 995.36 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.67, 995.36 and 252.66 is: 378.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.67 : 995.36 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.67/995.36 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.67x = 995.36 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.67x = 251,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,487.66/663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.93

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