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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 562.91 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 562.91 and 254.45 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 562.91 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/562.91 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 562.91 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 143,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,228.36/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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