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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 995.88 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 995.88 and 253.02 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 995.88 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/995.88 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 995.88 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 251,977.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,977.56/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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