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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.85, 996.72 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.85, 996.72 and 253.76 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.85 : 996.72 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.85/996.72 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.85x = 996.72 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.85x = 252,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,922.68/664.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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