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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.01, 995.99 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.01, 995.99 and 253.34 is: 380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.01 : 995.99 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.01/995.99 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.01x = 995.99 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.01x = 252,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,322.84/664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.00

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