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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.41, 564.27 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.41, 564.27 and 254.73 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.41 : 564.27 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.41/564.27 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.41x = 564.27 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.41x = 143,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,736.50/376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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