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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.82, 996.82 and 253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.82, 996.82 and 253.51 is: 380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.82 : 996.82 = 253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.82/996.82 = 253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.82x = 996.82 × 253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.82x = 252,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,702.57/664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.11

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