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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 564.06 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 564.06 and 254.68 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 564.06 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/564.06 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 564.06 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 143,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,654.80/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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