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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.33, 519.65 and 260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.33, 519.65 and 260.23 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.33 : 519.65 = 260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.33/519.65 = 260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.33x = 519.65 × 260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.33x = 135,227.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,227.22/376.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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