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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.68, 563.13 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.68, 563.13 and 253.95 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.68 : 563.13 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.68/563.13 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.68x = 563.13 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.68x = 143,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,006.86/375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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