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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.76, 995.64 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.76, 995.64 and 253.08 is: 379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.76 : 995.64 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.76/995.64 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.76x = 995.64 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.76x = 251,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,976.57/663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.62

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