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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.78, 561.60 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.78, 561.60 and 253.82 is: 380.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.78 : 561.60 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.78/561.60 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.78x = 561.60 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.78x = 142,545.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,545.31/374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.34

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