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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 564.16 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 564.16 and 254.28 is: 381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 564.16 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/564.16 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 564.16 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 143,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,454.60/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.20

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