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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.13, 564.28 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.13, 564.28 and 254.79 is: 381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.13 : 564.28 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.13/564.28 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.13x = 564.28 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.13x = 143,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,772.26/377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.22

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