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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.66, 564.64 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.66, 564.64 and 254.97 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.66 : 564.64 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.66/564.64 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.66x = 564.64 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.66x = 143,966.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,966.26/376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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