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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.64, 997.20 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.64, 997.20 and 253.80 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.64 : 997.20 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.64/997.20 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.64x = 997.20 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.64x = 253,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,089.36/664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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