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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.07, 996.10 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.07, 996.10 and 253.40 is: 380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.07 : 996.10 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.07/996.10 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.07x = 996.10 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.07x = 252,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,406.13/664.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.09

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