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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.25, 996.71 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.25, 996.71 and 253.64 is: 380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.25 : 996.71 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.25/996.71 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.25x = 996.71 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.25x = 252,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,806.75/664.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.59

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