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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.26, 996.36 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.26, 996.36 and 253.59 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.26 : 996.36 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.26/996.36 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.26x = 996.36 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.26x = 252,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,666.93/664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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