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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 562.94 and 260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 562.94 and 260.35 is: 390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 562.94 = 260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/562.94 = 260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 562.94 × 260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 146,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,559.70/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.72

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