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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 563.96 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 563.96 and 252.86 is: 378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 563.96 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/563.96 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 563.96 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 142,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,600.74/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.87

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