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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.31, 563.43 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.31, 563.43 and 254.33 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 563.43 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/563.43 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 563.43 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 143,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,294.33/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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