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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 564.29 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 564.29 and 254.09 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 564.29 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/564.29 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 564.29 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 143,379.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,379.08/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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