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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 563.10 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 563.10 and 254.16 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 563.10 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/563.10 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 563.10 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 143,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,117.50/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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