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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 562.76 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 562.76 and 259.76 is: 389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 562.76 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/562.76 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 562.76 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 146,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,182.54/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.30

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