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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.05, 563.15 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.05, 563.15 and 260.16 is: 389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.05 : 563.15 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.05/563.15 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.05x = 563.15 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.05x = 146,509.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,509.10/376.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.61

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