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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 565.92 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 565.92 and 254.04 is: 380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 565.92 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/565.92 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 565.92 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 143,766.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,766.32/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.64

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