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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 563.70 and 260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 563.70 and 260.25 is: 389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 563.70 = 260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/563.70 = 260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 563.70 × 260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 146,702.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,702.93/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.96

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