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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.46, 564.08 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.46, 564.08 and 260.50 is: 390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.46 : 564.08 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.46/564.08 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.46x = 564.08 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.46x = 146,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,942.84/376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.33

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