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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.07, 996.12 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.07, 996.12 and 253.14 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.07 : 996.12 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.07/996.12 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.07x = 996.12 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.07x = 252,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,154.08/664.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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