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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 379.84 and 253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 379.84 and 253.63 is: 377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 379.84 = 253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/379.84 = 253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 379.84 × 253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 96,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,339.14/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.58

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