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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.14, 996.51 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.14, 996.51 and 253.37 is: 380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.14 : 996.51 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.14/996.51 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.14x = 996.51 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.14x = 252,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,485.44/664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.17

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