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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 562.86 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 562.86 and 260.10 is: 389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 562.86 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/562.86 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 562.86 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 146,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,399.89/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.34

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