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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 564.02 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 564.02 and 260.04 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 564.02 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/564.02 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 564.02 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 146,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,667.76/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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