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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 562.98 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 562.98 and 260.10 is: 389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 562.98 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/562.98 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 562.98 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 146,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,431.10/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.49

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