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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.58, 561.90 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.58, 561.90 and 254.04 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.58 : 561.90 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.58/561.90 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.58x = 561.90 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.58x = 142,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,745.08/374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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