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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.83, 996.14 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.83, 996.14 and 253.02 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.83 : 996.14 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.83/996.14 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.83x = 996.14 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.83x = 252,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,043.34/663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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