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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.38, 997.01 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.38, 997.01 and 253.52 is: 380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.38 : 997.01 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.38/997.01 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.38x = 997.01 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.38x = 252,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,761.98/664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.45

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