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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.04, 996.37 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.04, 996.37 and 253.31 is: 380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.04 : 996.37 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.04/996.37 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.04x = 996.37 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.04x = 252,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,384.87/664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.07

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