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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.47, 996.17 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.47, 996.17 and 253.38 is: 379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.47 : 996.17 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.47/996.17 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.47x = 996.17 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.47x = 252,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,408.29/664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.86

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