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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.19, 563.44 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.19, 563.44 and 260.11 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.19 : 563.44 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.19/563.44 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.19x = 563.44 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.19x = 146,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,556.38/376.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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