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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.36, 564.73 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.36, 564.73 and 254.35 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.36 : 564.73 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.36/564.73 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.36x = 564.73 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.36x = 143,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,639.15/376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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