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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.93, 562.86 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.93, 562.86 and 253.95 is: 380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.93 : 562.86 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.93/562.86 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.93x = 562.86 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.93x = 142,938.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,938.30/375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.23

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