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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 379.53 and 253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 379.53 and 253.58 is: 377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 379.53 = 253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/379.53 = 253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 379.53 × 253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 96,239.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,239.32/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.68

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