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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.35, 564.38 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.35, 564.38 and 254.58 is: 381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.35 : 564.38 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.35/564.38 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.35x = 564.38 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.35x = 143,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,679.86/376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.77

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