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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.64, 996.56 and 253.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.64, 996.56 and 253.81 is: 380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.64 : 996.56 = 253.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.64/996.56 = 253.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.64x = 996.56 × 253.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.64x = 252,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,930.64/664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.55

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