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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.27, 995.81 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.27, 995.81 and 253.13 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.27 : 995.81 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.27/995.81 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.27x = 995.81 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.27x = 252,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,064.41/664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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