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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.53, 996.41 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.53, 996.41 and 253.70 is: 380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.53 : 996.41 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.53/996.41 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.53x = 996.41 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.53x = 252,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,782.97/664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.39

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