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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.10, 995.60 and 253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.10, 995.60 and 253.01 is: 379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.10 : 995.60 = 253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.10/995.60 = 253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.10x = 995.60 × 253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.10x = 251,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,890.51/664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.30

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