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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.47, 996.66 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.47, 996.66 and 253.64 is: 380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.47 : 996.66 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.47/996.66 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.47x = 996.66 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.47x = 252,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,787.86/664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.44

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