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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.78, 996.78 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.78, 996.78 and 253.94 is: 380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.78 : 996.78 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.78/996.78 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.78x = 996.78 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.78x = 253,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,124.81/664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.77

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