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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 562.94 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 562.94 and 259.60 is: 389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 562.94 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/562.94 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 562.94 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 146,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,139.22/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.21

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