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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.83, 996.84 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.83, 996.84 and 254.00 is: 380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.83 : 996.84 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.83/996.84 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.83x = 996.84 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.83x = 253,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,192.38/664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.84

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