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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.09, 563.36 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.09, 563.36 and 252.30 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.09 : 563.36 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.09/563.36 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.09x = 563.36 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.09x = 142,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,136.58/376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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