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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.54, 565.08 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.54, 565.08 and 254.92 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.54 : 565.08 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.54/565.08 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.54x = 565.08 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.54x = 144,050.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,050.19/376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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