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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.94, 564.50 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.94, 564.50 and 254.84 is: 381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.94 : 564.50 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.94/564.50 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.94x = 564.50 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.94x = 143,854.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,854.99/376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.64

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