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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.28, 567.81 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.28, 567.81 and 254.52 is: 382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.28 : 567.81 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.28/567.81 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.28x = 567.81 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.28x = 144,519.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,519.00/378.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.04

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