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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 564.35 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 564.35 and 261.29 is: 392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 564.35 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/564.35 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 564.35 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 147,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,459.01/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.14

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