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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.77, 995.41 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.77, 995.41 and 253.02 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.77 : 995.41 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.77/995.41 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.77x = 995.41 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.77x = 251,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,858.64/663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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