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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.53, 997.28 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.53, 997.28 and 248.44 is: 372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.53 : 997.28 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.53/997.28 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.53x = 997.28 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.53x = 247,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,764.24/664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.84

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