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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.23, 564.53 and 254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.23, 564.53 and 254.23 is: 381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.23 : 564.53 = 254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.23/564.53 = 254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.23x = 564.53 × 254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.23x = 143,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,520.46/376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.47

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