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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 563.40 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 563.40 and 254.04 is: 380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 563.40 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/563.40 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 563.40 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 143,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,126.14/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.57

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