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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 563.04 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 563.04 and 253.80 is: 380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 563.04 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/563.04 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 563.04 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 142,899.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,899.55/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.94

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