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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.55, 562.30 and 253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.55, 562.30 and 253.57 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.55 : 562.30 = 253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.55/562.30 = 253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.55x = 562.30 × 253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.55x = 142,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,583.43/375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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