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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 382.74 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 382.74 and 253.78 is: 380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 382.74 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/382.74 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 382.74 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 97,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,130.49/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.98

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