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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.37, 996.69 and 253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.37, 996.69 and 253.43 is: 380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.37 : 996.69 = 253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.37/996.69 = 253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.37x = 996.69 × 253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.37x = 252,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,586.16/664.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.19

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