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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.26, 995.47 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.26, 995.47 and 252.99 is: 379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.26 : 995.47 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.26/995.47 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.26x = 995.47 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.26x = 251,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,843.96/664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.13

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