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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.19, 996.09 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.19, 996.09 and 253.20 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.19 : 996.09 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.19/996.09 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.19x = 996.09 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.19x = 252,209.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,209.99/664.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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