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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.05, 996.62 and 253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.05, 996.62 and 253.25 is: 380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.05 : 996.62 = 253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.05/996.62 = 253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.05x = 996.62 × 253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.05x = 252,387.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,387.77/664.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.07

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