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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.65, 996.73 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.65, 996.73 and 253.68 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.65 : 996.73 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.65/996.73 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.65x = 996.73 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.65x = 252,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,850.47/664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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