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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664, 995.64 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664, 995.64 and 252.88 is: 379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 995.64 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/995.64 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 995.64 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 251,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,777.44/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.18

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