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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.78, 562.44 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.78, 562.44 and 253.28 is: 380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.78 : 562.44 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.78/562.44 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.78x = 562.44 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.78x = 142,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,454.80/374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.10

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