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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 563.20 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 563.20 and 260.24 is: 389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 563.20 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/563.20 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 563.20 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 146,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,567.17/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.93

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