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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.29, 562.93 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.29, 562.93 and 253.64 is: 380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.29 : 562.93 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.29/562.93 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.29x = 562.93 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.29x = 142,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,778.75/375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.45

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