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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.45, 563.81 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.45, 563.81 and 260.37 is: 389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.45 : 563.81 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.45/563.81 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.45x = 563.81 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.45x = 146,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,799.86/376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.96

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