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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.95, 995.93 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.95, 995.93 and 252.99 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.95 : 995.93 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.95/995.93 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.95x = 995.93 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.95x = 251,960.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,960.33/663.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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