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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.50, 565.04 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.50, 565.04 and 261.74 is: 392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 565.04 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/565.04 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 565.04 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 147,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,893.57/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.81

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