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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.86, 996.08 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.86, 996.08 and 253.04 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.86 : 996.08 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.86/996.08 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.86x = 996.08 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.86x = 252,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,048.08/663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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