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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.71, 563.86 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.71, 563.86 and 260.97 is: 391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.71 : 563.86 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.71/563.86 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.71x = 563.86 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.71x = 147,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,148.38/375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.65

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